John JONES [1309]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Isabella SMITH [1308] ( - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Agnes JONES [1275] (1834-1899)
Notes
General:
shopkeeper
John JONES [46]
Sex: M
AKA: George HOWELLS
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1825 - , Shropshire, England
Christening: 11 Sep 1825 - Diddlebury, Shropshire, England 5244,5245,5246
Death: 8 Nov 1898 - Swan Hill , Vic, Australia 5247
Burial: 10 Nov 1898 - Balranald, NSW, Australia
Parents
Father: Elisha HOWELLS [69] (1788-1827) 94,95
Mother: Mary GLANVILLE [68] (Abt 1793- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary CRONAN [45] (Abt 1810 - 28 Jan 1899)
Marriage: 5 Oct 1854 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia 2519
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Ann JONES [74] (1855-Bef 1899)
2. Elijah John JONES [72] (1857-1913)
3. Michael Cronan JONES [31] (1858-1922)
4. JONES [12522] (Abt 1860-Bef 1899)
5. JONES [12523] (Abt 1862-Bef 1899)
Notes
General:
Also known as George or possibly John HOWELLS. According to John's death certificate he had lived in Victoria for 55 years and NSW for 1 year. If that information is correct it would make his arrival in Australia approximately 1842 and his date of birth approximately 1823. It also says that John was born in Saltash, Cornwall, England. On his son's death certificate John's name is given as John George Jones.
After much searching I was unable to find the entry into of Australia of John Jones. I put this down to the fact that there were so many John Jones's and I could not pick which one he may have been. John's occupation was recorded as brick maker on his marriage certificate in 1859, in 1885 and 1895 his occupation was recorded as woodcutter. His marriage certificate stated that his parents were Elisha JONES a sergeant in the Army and his mother Mary GLANVILLE. I decided to research this information in England and hired a researcher in 1994. He was unable to find any Elijah JONES in the regiment stated on his sons marriage certificate, or in fact any soldier by that name.
Many years ago I had been told a story by Lorna GIBSON (Nee JONES). She told me that her father, George, had told her (more than once) that the family name was not JONES at all, that was as she remembered it, OWL and that the family was Welsh.
My research commenced in the 1980's pre Internet and so all research had to be undertaken by researchers in various countries who made contact via snail mail. Back in the early 1990's I was using a researcher in England to assist in the search for information. When the researcher drew a blank looking for JONES, this story came back to me and I contacted him again suggesting he look for the marriage of Mary GLANVILLE to a soldier whose surname was something like HOWELL.
This he did and amazingly, he found what we were after. He found the marriage of Elisha HOWELLS to Mary GLANVILLE at Stoke Damerel, England on 6 November 1820. John was born c. 1826 and Elisha died on 17 April 1827 and was buried on 20 April 1827 and had been living at Bache Mill. Elisha was 39 years of age when he died and was a retired Army Officer. It is assumed therefore, that John was his son. The English researcher then set forth to find John's birth, but alas, he turned up no births to Mary GLANVILLE and Elisha HOWELLS, but found one baptism, that was George HOWELLS who was baptized on 11 September 1825, son of Elisha and Mary HOWELLS, Diddlebury, Labourer.
In April 2013 I was going through some old research information and discovered that John's son, John Elijah (Elijah John) named one of his daughter's Harriet Howell Jones, and another one Olive Charity Glanville Jones. It would appear that the story that was passed down over the years is in fact true, and that John Elijah knew this as he used Howell (His father's REAL surname and his grandfather's surname) as the second name for one child and Glanville (his grandmother's surname) as a third name for another child. This would seem to confirm my hypothesis of earlier years.
It is assumed that George HOWELLS and John JONES are in fact the same person, although this will probably never be confirmed. The reason he felt it necessary to change his name at all will probably also remain a mystery. We are perhaps fortunate that he passed on the fact that he had changed his name to his sons and grandchildren or we would never have got past the assumed name, John Jones at all.
Research ceased in England due to the difficulties in finding any further information in the mid 1990's. But assuming that Elisha and Mary HOWELLS are the correct parents I have obtained their marriage certificate and also Elisha's army records.
I was in contact via E-mail from 1997-2000 with Richard Howells, of Sandbach, Cheshire, England who is a relative of Elisha Howells and Mary Glanville. He has also tried to find a connection, but has been unable to do so but agrees with me regarding the relationship.
John and Mary were married at the residence of the of the Congregational or Independent Church Minister in Melbourne, Thomas O'Dell. The witnesses to the marriage are almost indecipherable, but may be John Witing and May Kovacs.
In view of the death certificate that indicates that John had lived in Victoria for approximately 55 years at the time of his death, I have searched for a George Howell/s arriving in Australia and have found a George Howell who was tried for larceny in Lancaster on 2 March 1841 and was sentenced to 7 years transportation. He arrived in Van Diemen's land on the Ship Barrosa. By 1849 George is listed as "free" and this is a possibility. These details were found on Findmypast.com.au.
There is also a George Howell who arrived as an unassisted passenger in Geelong on 24 Dec 1849 on the ship the Andromache which sailed from Plymouth. Unfortunately there is no age or any other details which might help identify this as the correct person.
Mary's death certificate in 1899 states that John and Mary had 2 deceased male children and 1 deceased female child. Of these children, only Mary is known, though birth or death records have not been found. The 2 male children have not been traced to date.
John Frederick JONES [3965]
Sex: M
AKA: Jack JONES
Individual Information
Birth Date: 20 May 1922 5248,5249
Christening:
Death: Nov 2005 - Melbourne East, Vic, Australia 5248,5249
Burial:
Parents
Father: Thomas George JONES [86] (1897-1964)
Mother: Pearl Ruby ESSON [3962] (Abt 1896-1966)
Spouses and Children
1. *June Elizabeth WHITE [7350] (Jun 1921 - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Patricia Margaret JONES [7381]
2. Arthur Glen John JONES [7352]
John Paul JONES [7408]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Vincent Paul JONES [7406] (1955-1993)
Mother: Kathleen PRICE [7407] (1960-2013)
John William JONES [80]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1893 - My St, Vic, Australia 5250,5251
Christening:
Death: 6 Aug 1916 - Magebra, Sinai
Burial: in Jerusalem, , Isreal
Events
1. Military: World War 1 SERN 32, 1914-1918.
Parents
Father: Elijah John JONES [72] (1857-1913)
Mother: Helen STANDING [73] (1866-1940)
Notes
General:
John enlisted in WW1 IN March 1915 at Flemington, Victoria where he was appointed to the 24th Battalion transport. His regimental number was 32. He embarked from Australia in May 1915 on the Euripides. He was transferred to the Imperial Camel Corps on 31 January 1916 and was stationed at the Suez Canal at Abbassial. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 24 February 1916. His war records show he was killed in action in El Ferdan, Magebra, Sinai on 6 August 1916, however, I have been unable to find this location on a map. It appears that John's body was never located and his name appears on the memorial section of the Jerusalem Cemetery.
From the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website:-
Jones John William,
Lance Corporal
service no 32
date of death 6/8/1916
age 24
Australian Infantry AIF 24th Bn
Panel Ref: 60
Memorial: Jerusalem Memorial
Son of Helena Hartwell (formerly Jones), of Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, and the late John E. Jones. Native of Mystic Park, Victoria
The Jerusalem Memorial stands in Jerusalem War Cemetery, 4.5 kilometres north of the walled city and is situated on the neck of land at the north end of the Mount of Olives, to the west of Mount Scopus. The cemetery is found on Churchill Blvd, sandwiched between Hadassah Hospital and the Hyatt Hotel. An Australian Memorial is opposite the cemetery entrance.
It would appear that John had fallen out with his mother before he left Australia but he had nominated her as his next of kin. John appears to have been living at Paika Station, Balranald, where his sister Mary Helen Davis lived. He had allotted his pay to his sister, who claimed it for some time from the Balranald Post Office, however, his mother wrote to the war office in July 1915 and requested that the money be allocated to her as she was a struggling widow. In that letter she advised that her son had been to Swan Hill in April and had seen her at a fete but had ignored her. After John's death many letters went to the War Office from Mary Helen Davis and Helen Jones - Hartwell both claiming they were next of kin and claiming John's money and goods. It would seem that John's mother ended up with his possessions and his medals despite his sisters requests.
More information about John can be found on the Australian Military History of the 20th Century (Desert Column) website:-
http://alh-research.tripod.com/Light_Horse/index.blog/1954293/icc-aif-roll-of-honour-john-william-jones/
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Mon 6 Aug 1917 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM
JONES.-In loving remembrance of my dear son and our dear brother, Corporal John William Jones, who was killed in action in France on 6th August, 1916.
Often my heart does wander
To a spot so far away,
Where my darling loved one is laid
Just a year ago to-day.
So deeply missed by his loving mother.
-Inserted by his loving mother, Helen Hartwell, and sisters and brother.
JONES. -In loving remembrance of my dear brother, Corporal J. W. Jones, who was killed in action somewhere in France on 6th August, 1916.
His King and country called him,
The call was not in vain;
On Australia's roll of honor
You'll find our brave Jack's name.
I do not forget him, nor do I intend,
I think of him dearly, and will to the end;
One year has passed. still fresh in my mind,
Is my dear brother, so true and so kind.
Out of memory I shall not blot
Those three little words, Forget me not,
-Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Florrie and James Attrill, Yanga, N.S.W
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Thu 9 Aug 1917 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM
JONES.-In loving remembrance of my dear son and step-son, Corporal J. W. Jones, who was killed in action in France on 6th August, 1916.
Thou art not forgotten, Jack,
Nor wilt thou ever be;
As long as life and memory last,
We will remember thee.
Forth to the battle he hastened,
With many a comrade brave;
Who, eager and strong, like our loved one,
Now sleeps in a soldier's grave.
-Inserted by his sorrowing mother and step-father, Fredrick and Helen Hartwell.
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Mon 5 Aug 1918 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM
JONES-In loving memory of my dear son, Lance-corporal Jones, who was killed in action in France on 6th August, 1916.
I can always see his sweet dear face
Through a mist of anxious tears;
But a mother's part is a broken heart
Through many a lonely year.
-Inserted by his loving mother, Helen Hartwell, also his loving brothers and sisters, Thomas, Arthur and Norman Jones, and May Eades, T. Eades, H. Lucas and J. Lucas.
John William JONES [9605]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1891 - Kyneton, Vic, Australia 5252
Christening:
Death: 1960 - Kyneton, Vic, Australia 5253
Burial:
Parents
Father: William JONES [8] ( - )
Mother: Sarah Jane SLATER [3454] (1859-1921)
Joshua Tyson JONES [1741]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Ian Gilbert JONES [1635]
Mother: Janine June NICOL [1738]
Judith Ann JONES [7450]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Laurence Ivan JONES [3966] (1924-2004) 2443
Mother: Moira Victoria WOODCOCK [7445] (1925-2015)
Kailani JONES [1775]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Damien John JONES [4500]
Mother: Rhiannon [—?—] [1773] ( - ) 101
Karen Patricia JONES [3973]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Raymond Thomas JONES [3968]
Mother: Joan Patricia KIBELL [3977] (1933-2019)
Spouses and Children
1. *John TITULAER [3974]
Children:
1. Annalies Patricia TITULAER [3976]
2. Stephanie Karen TITULAER [3975]
Kathleen Ann JONES [912]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Leonard George JONES [7] (1925-2003)
Mother: Margaret Ann SULLIVAN [867]
Spouses and Children
1. *Kelvin John SMITH [18]
Children:
1. Emma Kate SMITH [34]
2. Cindy Ann SMITH [35]
3. Jackie Lee SMITH [36]
4. Trevor Douglas SMITH [37]
Kathleen Therese JONES [7397]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Kevin Arthur JONES [3967]
Mother: Gilda Margaret CASHMORE [7394] (1929-1978)
Spouses and Children
1. *Mark Alexander FREEMAN [7398]
Children:
1. Megan Anne FREEMAN [7399]
2. Julia Louise FREEMAN [7400]
Kathryn Marie JONES [4863]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Michael Aneurin JONES [4861]
Mother: Pamela Mavis DAWES [4860]
Katy Louise JONES [7515]
Sex: F
Spouses and Children
1. *Simon John GIBSON [266]
Children:
1. Brigette Abbey GIBSON [7516]
Kellie Louise JONES [923]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Leonard George JONES [7] (1925-2003)
Mother: Margaret Ann SULLIVAN [867]
Spouses and Children
1. *Grant SAGE [1986]
Children:
1. Ella May SAGE 567 [1987] (2002-2002)
2. James Scott SAGE [1990]
3. Kasey Jane SAGE [2714]
Kenneth John JONES [6624]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1933 - Balranald, NSW, Australia
Christening:
Death: 9 May 1953 - Traralgon, Victoria, Australia 5254,5255
Burial:
Parents
Father: Alfred Norman JONES [84] (1906-1970)
Mother: Lexie Ellen HUNT [85] (1907-1988)
Kenneth Stewart JONES [4020]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1922 - Swan Hill , Vic, Australia 5256
Christening:
Death: 21 Jan 2000 - , Victoria, Australia 5257,5258
Burial:
Events
1. Occupation: council employee, Kew, Vic, Australia.
2. Residence: 85 Derby Street, Kew, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: James Henry JONES [50] (1891-1970)
Mother: Delia HYNES [4018] (Abt 1886-1929)
Spouses and Children
1. *Alice PRESTON [4627] (Abt 1925 - ) 5231
Marriage: 1950 - , Victoria, Australia 5259,5260
Status:
Children:
1. Marina Ruth JONES [12136] (Abt 1953-1974)
2. Graham Stewart JONES 5231 [4626] (Abt 1957-1985)
3. Rosalind Ivy JONES [12139]
Notes
General:
also living at 85 Derby Street, Kew, in 1977 was Rosalind Ivy Jones
Kenneth Stewart Jones - late 24 Inf Battalion - VX104458, born 26/6/1922 died 27/10/2000 aged 86 years, married Alice Preston born 16/12/1920 d. 8/9/2007 who had 3 children and are buried at the Kew cemetery Grave C/E Row B, 1064A.
Marina Ruth Jones b. 25/10/1952 d. 7/4/1974 aged 21 years a passenger in a car that ran into a stationery truck in Kew;
Graham Stewart Jones b. 7/4/1956 d. 12/1/1985 aged 28 years burnt to death in family bungalow at rear of their house in Kew;
Rosalind Jones married R. Findley and had 2 girls.
Kerrenhapuch JONES [77]
Sex: F
AKA: Happy JONES
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1887 - Kerang , Vic, Australia 5261,5262
Christening:
Death: 1968 - Hawthorn, Vic, Australia 5263,5264
Burial:
Parents
Father: Elijah John JONES [72] (1857-1913)
Mother: Helen STANDING [73] (1866-1940)
Spouses and Children
1. *John LUCAS [58] (1877 - 1946)
Marriage: 1904 - Mystic Park , Vic, Australia 5265
Status:
Children:
1. John Philip LUCAS 2 [284] (1905-1971)
2. Elizabeth Mary LUCAS [285] (1907-1929)
3. Alice Jean LUCAS 3387 [3969] (1916-1998)
Notes
General:
known as Happy. Kerrenhapuch married her step-cousin John Lucas, son of Susannah Cruickshank (Lucas)(Jones). In the 1912 Electoral roll, she and her husband were living at Swan Hill.
This name it is spelled in many different ways throughout her life.
Kerrie Louise JONES [7234]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Norman Brian JONES [6627]
Mother:
Kevin Arthur JONES [7410]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Vincent Paul JONES [7406] (1955-1993)
Mother: Kathleen PRICE [7407] (1960-2013)
Kevin Arthur JONES [3967]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Thomas George JONES [86] (1897-1964)
Mother: Pearl Ruby ESSON [3962] (Abt 1896-1966)
Spouses and Children
1. *Gilda Margaret CASHMORE [7394] (31 Jul 1929 - 25 Dec 1978)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Kathleen Therese JONES [7397]
2. Sharon Florence JONES [7401]
3. Vincent Paul JONES [7406] (1955-1993)
4. David Kevin JONES [7411]
5. Lisa Mary JONES [7414]
6. Peter Anthony JONES [7417] (1963-2017)
7. Glen Thomas JONES [7420] (1964-1990)
8. Daryl Michael JONES [7421] (1966-2001)
2. Patricia May VISSER [7395] ( - 31 Mar 2007)
Marriage:
Status:
Kevin William JONES [24]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1931 - Mildura, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 2 Nov 1992 - Perth, WA, Australia 5266
Cremation: Nov 1992 - , WA, Australia
Parents
Father: George JONES [21] (1892-1962) 514,515,516
Mother: Catherine BANNAN [20] (1906-1981)
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine Maxwell ROSE [26] (31 Mar 1935 - 31 May 2021)
Marriage: 7 Nov 1953 - Brunswick, Vic, Australia 5267
Status:
Children:
1. Cheryl Ann JONES [212]
2. Wayne Rodney JONES [214]
Notes
General:
Retired Telecom Employee. Kevin lived in Brunswick for many years with his mother and his wife and children. Following his retirement he and his family moved to Western Australia.
Kristy-Lee Margaret JONES [978]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Gregory William JONES [916]
Mother: Sharon NEWTON-BOWLER [154]
Spouses and Children
1. *Dominic Luke BOSHER [12813]Lachlan Douglas James JONES [5]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Michael James JONES [910]
Mother: Coral Janine BLACKWELL [2]
Spouses and Children
1. *Kori Delphine STEWART [10278]
Children:
1. Abbie Delphine JONES [12349]
Laurence Ivan JONES [3966]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1924 5268
Christening:
Death: 4 Jun 2004 - Shepparton, Vic, Australia 5269
Burial: Jun 2004 - Shepparton, Vic, Australia 5268
Parents
Father: Thomas George JONES [86] (1897-1964)
Mother: Pearl Ruby ESSON [3962] (Abt 1896-1966)
Spouses and Children
1. Irene Dorothy EVERETT LAWRENCE [11323] (Abt 1922 - 2011)
Partnership:
Status: No evidence this couple married
Children:
1. Lawrence Howard KENNEDY [11324]
2. *Moira Victoria WOODCOCK [7445] (5 Mar 1925 - 13 Dec 2015)
Marriage: 31 Mar 1946 - Shepparton, Vic, Australia 5268
Status:
Children:
1. Jennifer Joy JONES [7446]
2. Pauline Phyllis JONES [7447]
3. Sandra Francis JONES [7448]
4. Thomas William JONES [7449]
5. Judith Ann JONES [7450]
6. Barbara Lee JONES [7451]
Notes
General:
Laurence lived most of his married life in the Shepparton area and worked as a motor mechanic. He later established his own mechanical business and employed his son. As time went by he decided he needed a change and bought a dairy farm. After some time on the farm, Laurence and Betty semi-retired and moved to Kialla Central. His love of woodturning kept him busy. He made beautiful furniture which he took great please in giving to his children and grandchildren. Laurence did not keep good health and the couple decided to move to Kialla Gardens Retirement Village where Laurence enjoyed the last years of his life. He died in 2004 and is buried at the Pine Lodge Lawn Cemetery, Victoria.
Shepparton Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1953) Fri 5 Apr 1946 Page 4 Katandra Bride
Katandra Bride
Wed at St. Augustine's
White magnolia slipper satin composed the charming bridal gown chosen by Miss Moria (Betty) Victoria Woodcock, for her marriage to Laurence Ivan Jones, which was solemnised in St. Augustine's Church of England by the Rev. Mr. Rodda, of Violet Town, last Saturday.
The bride, who was given away by her father, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Woodcock, of Katandra West, whilst the 'groom is the third son of Mr. and Mrs, T. Jones, of Footscray.
The bridal gown of rich satin had a long bodice which, was gathered in the front and had three quarter gathered sleeves. The embroidered folds of the beautiful tulle veil (lent by the best mans wife, Mrs. Davis) was caught with a cluster of orange blossom. Her bouquet of white gladioli harmonised perfectly with the gown.
Miss Phyllis Woodcock, who attended here sister, wore a blue crepe gown. The waistline of which featured a fitted band into which the bodice of the gown was draped, and the skirt softly gathered. Her hat of toning tulle straw was trimmed with pink, and her bouquet was composed of pink cacti dahlias. Mr. Reg Davis, of Chelsea, was best man.
A reception to 45 guests followed at the Arcadian Cafe, where Mrs. Woodcock received wearing a navy frock with navy accessories, and her shoulder spray was of pink carnations. The groom's mother assisted, and she too wore a frock of navy, with navy accessories, and had a shoulder spray of red roses. The wedding cake had been baked by the bride's mother, and was most artistically decorated by Mrs. W. Down, of Katandra West.
The bride's travelling costume of grey, with brown accessories. The honeymoon will be spent at Swan Hill and the happy couple will reside at North Fitzroy.
Leanne Rae JONES [7334]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Raymond Thomas JONES [3968]
Mother: Joan Patricia KIBELL [3977] (1933-2019)
Spouses and Children
1. *Philip George VINES [7338]
Children:
1. Brylie Rae VINES [7339] (1983-2014)
2. Denae Erin VINES [7340]
Leonard George JONES [7]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1925 - Bendigo, Vic, Australia 5270
Christening:
Death: 9 Apr 2003 - Korumburra, Vic, Australia 5271
Burial: 14 Apr 2003 - Korumburra, Vic, Australia
Events
1. Occupation: baker, 1949.
2. Residence: c/- C Gibson, 1949, Woorineen, Vic, Australia.
3. Occupation: linesman, 1954.
4. Residence: 48 Albion Street, 1954, Brunswick, Vic, Australia.
5. Residence: Swan Hill / Woorineen, 1955 to 1958.
6. Residence: Myrtleford where he worked as a baker, 1959.
7. Occupation: baker, 1963.
8. Residence: 1 Swanson Street, 1963, Korumburra, Vic, Australia.
9. Occupation: farmhand, 1968-1977.
10. Residence: 11 Guys Road, 1968, Korumburra, Vic, Australia.
11. Residence: Bass Valley Road, 1972, Bena, Vic, Australia.
12. Residence: Bass Valley Road,, 1977, Bena, Vic, Australia.
13. Residence: 21 Swanson Street, 1980, Korumburra, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: George JONES [21] (1892-1962) 514,515,516
Mother: Catherine BANNAN [20] (1906-1981)
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret Ann SULLIVAN [867]
Children:
1. Michael James JONES [910]
2. Kathleen Ann JONES [912]
3. Patricia May JONES [914]
4. Gregory William JONES [916]
5. Susanne Maree JONES [918]
6. Maxwell George JONES [920]
7. David John JONES [921]
8. Fiona Margaret JONES [922]
9. Kellie Louise JONES [923]
Notes
General:
Leonard's occupations were PMG linesman, baker and farmer. He suffered many years of ill health and retired in the 1970's.
The family moved around quite a bit, Red Cliffs, Melbourne, Swan Hill / Woorineen, Myrtleford & Bright, Korumburra, Bena, and back to Korumburra.
He was referred to as Pop by all his grandchildren.
from the South Gippsland Sentinel Times Newspaper 23 April 2003 page 11
FAMOUS BAKER
A Bena Football and Netball Club volunteer and famous Korumburra baker has died.
Leonard George Jones (Pop or Poppy, as he is known to many) was born on December 13 1925 at Bendigo, the second of three children to George and Kath Jones.
Len started school at Red Cliffs primary, then St. Joseph's Catholic school in Red Cliffs until the family moved to Swan Hill.
In his youth, Len was a cub Scout, a roller skater, motorbike and sidecar racer as well as playing harmonica for a regional radio station.
He was even a ballroom dance instructor at a prestigious Melbourne dance academy.
Len left school around the age of 14 and took up an apprenticeship as a baker in Swan Hill.
He continued his apprenticeship in Nhill before finishing up at Kew.
During his apprenticeship year, World War 2 broke out Len enlisted in the Navy.
Len was not taken in, however, as his baker's apprenticeship didn't allow for such under the terms of the Essential Services Act, so he had to stay home and bake bread.
Employment opportunities after the war led Len to Yenda (NSW) where he started his own business as a baker.
He gave this away and followed his father's footsteps, joining the PMG where he worked as a linesman, cable joiner, and jackhammer operator.
It was around this time he met Margaret Sullivan.
Len and Margaret had nine children, Michael, Kathleen, Patricia, Gregory, Susan, Maxwell, David, Fiona and Kellie; then 21 grandchildren, a number which is still increasing.
Len gave away his PMG job in the late 1950's and joined his brother-in-law working on a fruit block at Woorineen, near Swan Hill.
When the block was sold returned his hand back to baking and the family moved to Myrtleford before moving to Korumburra 43 years ago.
Len soon earned fame as the baker at LeGross's in Korumburra, along with his home delivered bread run.
Len left the bakehouse and took up farmhand work, milking cows in the district for Walkers (Korumburra), Castles (Bena), Prossers (Loch), and Lupis (Bass Valley) before being forced onto an invalid pension 24 years ago.
At this juncture (1980) the family settled at Korumburra into what at the time was a rather plain housing commission house.
Len's love of gardening saw him transform the appearance with a very well groomed garden.
But it was not only the front garden that was Len's showpiece, he toiled equally hard in the backyard with his veggie patch, fruit trees and orchids.
As his children grew, Len's interest in life followed them.
For many years he helped coach at the Bena Netball Club and was a team manager thirds and fourths teams for the Bena Football Club.
Len also served on the Bena Football Club Committee.
He was also involved in the cricket club at Bena, playing key roles in coaching and team management.
Yet despite all these involvements in things for the kids, Len still managed a bit of time for fishing, cards, a bet or two on the horses, and time to watch the cricket and footy on TV.
After an illness, Len passed away peacefully at Korumburra hospital on April 9, aged 77 years.
Lisa Mary JONES [7414]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Kevin Arthur JONES [3967]
Mother: Gilda Margaret CASHMORE [7394] (1929-1978)
Spouses and Children
1. *Vasa CARAPIC [7415]
Children:
1. Tessa Natalie CARAPIC [7416]
Lorna Kathleen JONES [22]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1924 - Bendigo, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 22 May 2014 - Bendigo, Vic, Australia 5272
Cremation: 26 May 2014 - Bendigo, Vic, Australia
Events
1. Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 23 May 2012, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Parents
Father: George JONES [21] (1892-1962) 514,515,516
Mother: Catherine BANNAN [20] (1906-1981)
Spouses and Children
1. *Clement Arthur GIBSON [23] (11 Apr 1905 - 29 Sep 1974)
Marriage: 17 May 1941 - Swan Hill , Vic, Australia 4062
Status:
Children:
1. George Henry GIBSON [215]
2. John Clement GIBSON [217]
3. Allan Haydon GIBSON [219]
4. Leanne Gay GIBSON [221]
Notes
General:
GIBSON. Lorna Kathleen. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bendigo Hospice on May 22, 2014 Aged 90 years Very much loved wife of Clem (dec. ). Treasured mum of George, John, Allan, Leanne and their families. Always in our Hearts
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 23/05/2014
GIBSON. A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs Norma [sic] Kathleen Gibson will be held at the William Farmer Memorial Chapel, 151 McCrae St, Bendigo on MONDAY (May 26, 2014) at 11.30 a. m. A Private Cremation will be held prior to the Service.
Funerals
Published in Herald Sun on 23/05/2014
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/notice/47312261/view#sthash.ffIdAxBm.dpuf
the funeral notice was published the following day with the name corrected to Lorna Kathleen Gibson.
Louisa JONES [10543]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1814 - Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Christening: 15 Apr 1814 - Dudley, Worcestershire, England 5273
Death: 1864 - Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England 5274
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *John Henry GRAFTON [10542] (5 Nov 1806 - Sep 1851) 4280
Marriage: 24 Dec 1835 - Dawley Magna, Shropshire, England 4283
Status:
Children:
1. Louisa GRAFTON [9520] (Abt 1837-1891)
2. Sophia GRAFTON [9521] (1839-1924)
3. Sarah GRAFTON [12728] (1840-1915)
4. John Henry GRAFTON [12729] (1843-1913)
5. Mary Annie GRAFTON 3063,3378 [10541] (1844-1901)
6. Lucy Phoebe GRAFTON 265 [12730] (1845-1908)
7. Ellen GRAFTON [12731] (1847-1918)
Notes
General:
Fathers name is John, Mother Ann on baptism in 1815
At the 1861 Census, Louisa is described as a school mistress and was living at Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England. Also living with her at that time were her daughter Louisa 34 teacher, Lucy 15 Scholar, Ellen 14 Scholar.
Luke Matthew JONES [1739]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Ian Gilbert JONES [1635]
Mother: Janine June NICOL [1738]
Lyndelle May JONES [7409]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Vincent Paul JONES [7406] (1955-1993)
Mother: Kathleen PRICE [7407] (1960-2013)
Lynette Frances JONES [7370]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Norman Albert George JONES [3964] (1918-2012) 2443
Mother: Lorna Alice CRAMER [7347] (1919- ) 2441
Spouses and Children
1. *Colin Francis PAYNE [7371]
Children:
1. Melissa PAYNE [7372]
2. Sheree Lyn PAYNE [7373]
3. Jarrod Colin PAYNE [7374]
Maddison Mary JONES [7413]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: David Kevin JONES [7411]
Mother: Andrea Maree PRIESTLEY [7412]
Malachi JONES [4523]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Damien John JONES [4500]
Mother: Rhiannon [—?—] [1773] ( - ) 101
Margaret Anne JONES [53]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1897 - Swan Hill , Vic, Australia 5275
Christening:
Death: 14 Sep 1956 - Junee, NSW, Australia 5276
Burial:
Parents
Father: Michael Cronan JONES [31] (1858-1922)
Mother: Susannah CRUICKSHANK [30] (1854-1927)
Spouses and Children
1. *Leslie COXON [1389] (16 Jul 1892 - 10 Oct 1960)
Marriage: 23 Jun 1919
Status:
Children:
1. Thelma Jean COXON [1392] (1920-2006)
2. Joyce Margaret COXON [1391] (1922-2015)
3. John Leslie COXON [1390] (1925-1998)
4. Dawn Vera COXON [1393] (1927-2022)
5. Kenneth James COXON [1395] (1931-2021)
Notes
General:
Junee NSW
Marina Ruth JONES [12136]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1953 - Kew, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1974 - Kew, Vic, Australia 5277
Burial:
Parents
Father: Kenneth Stewart JONES [4020] (1922-2000) 302
Mother: Alice PRESTON [4627] (Abt 1925- ) 5231
Mary Agnes JONES [1275]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Apr 1834 - Islington, Middlesex, England
Christening:
Death: 25 Nov 1899 - Richmond, Victoria, Australia 5278
Burial: 28 Nov 1899 - Booroondara, Vic, Australia 5279
Parents
Father: John JONES [1309] ( - )
Mother: Isabella SMITH [1308] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *James John BONHAM [1276] (20 Nov 1821 - 12 Aug 1888)
Marriage: 6 Nov 1860 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia 1418,1419
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Agnes Cecilia BONHAM [3390] (1861-1941)
2. James John BONHAM [3391] (1863-1956)
3. Anne Isabella BONHAM [3392] (1864-1944)
4. Margaret Angela BONHAM [3394] (1866-1922)
5. Edward Joseph BONHAM [3396] (1867-1942)
6. Teresa Ignatius BONHAM 1420 [3398] (1870-Bef 1941)
7. John Stanislaus BONHAM [1272] (1871-1955)
8. Francis Phillip BONHAM [3399] (1873-1943)
Notes
General:
Lived at 17 Elm Grove, Richmond at the time of her death.
The Melbourne Argus Saturday 2 December 1899 page 9
Deaths
BONHAM - on the 25th November 1899 at her residence, 17 Elm grove, Richmond, Mary Agnes, relict of the late James Bonham. Requiescat in pace.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Tuesday 28 November 1899
FUNERAL NOTICES.
BONHAM. The Friends of the late Mrs. MARY AGNES BONHAM (relict of the late James Bonham) are most respectfully invited to follow her remains to their last resting place, in the Booroondara Cemetery, Kew.
The funeral cortege is appointed to leave Saint Ignatius' Church, Church-street, Richmond, THIS DAY (Tuesday, 28th November), at 2 o'clock punctually.
BENJAMIN T. STEVENS, Undertaker, Church street, Richmond.
The Argus Melbourne Saturday 24 November 1900
In Memoriam
BONHAM-In affectionate memory of our dear mother Mary Agnes Bonham, who departed this life 25th November 1899 RIP.
After Mary Agnes died, a thorough inventory and valuation was made of her estate including land, houses, goods and chattels. She was left quite well off by her husband but by the time of her death, the estate had dwindled to approximately £1,600.
Those entitled to the distribution of the estate were Mary Agnes Cecilia Bonham, James John Bonham, Annie Isabella Bonham Hehir, Margaret Angela Bonham, Edward Joseph Bonham, Teresa Ignatius Bonham, John Stanislaus Bonham and Francis Philip Bonham.
The Solicitors that handled the Probate were Gavan, Duffy and King of Melbourne.
Mary Ann JONES [74]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1855 - , Victoria, Australia 5280,5281
Christening: 8 Jul 1855 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia 5281
Death: Bef 1899
Burial:
Parents
Father: John JONES [46] (Abt 1825-1898) 2518
Mother: Mary CRONAN [45] (Abt 1810-1899)
Notes
General:
I have obtained a birth/ baptism certificate held at St James, Melbourne for the 1855 birth of Mary Ann Jones to John and Mary Jones, John's occupation is given as Mason, but there is no further information on the birth certificate to confirm this is the correct Mary, other than location and parents names.
It is uncertain if this Mary Jones is the correct Mary referred to on the death certificate of John Jones. John's son Elijah John was the informant of the death of his father so it is assumed that the information is correct but it is not confirmed that this is the correct Mary. Further investigation will be necessary to ascertain this.
Mary Helen JONES [75]
Sex: F
AKA: Mary Ellen JONES
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1886 - Kerang , Vic, Australia 5282
Christening:
Death: 18 Jan 1963 - Balranald, NSW, Australia 5283
Burial: 20 Jan 1963 - Balranald, NSW, Australia
Parents
Father: Elijah John JONES [72] (1857-1913)
Mother: Helen STANDING [73] (1866-1940)
Spouses and Children
1. *George Robert DAVIS [6608] (1880 - 1942)
Marriage: 1904 - Balranald, NSW, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. Maude Lillian DAVIS 319 [6609] (1906-1985)
2. Annie E DAVIS [6610] (1907-1908)
3. Alice Mary DAVIS [6611] (1908-1997)
4. George William DAVIS [6612] (1911-1991)
5. Arthur John DAVIS [12487] (1914-1983)
2. Frederick George CASTLE [6633] (1876 - 1944)
Partnership:
Status: No evidence this couple married
Children:
1. Daisy Marghuerita JONES 1857 [6632] (1900-1948)
Notes
General:
Riverina Recorder (Balranald, Moulamein, NSW : 1887 - 1944) Wed 16 May 1900 Page 3 BALRANALD POLICE COURT.
BALRANALD POLICE COURT
FRIDAY 11th MAY
(Before the Police Magistrate:)
Frederick George Castle was brought up on remand charged with having improper intercourse with Mary Ellen Jones, a girl under the age of 14 years. Mr. A. J. Robertson appeared for the prosecution.
Senior constable Loomes stated that from information received he proceeded to Yanga Lake and arrested accused on the charge above mentioned. The offence took place on or about the 14th inst. when the girl was 13 years and 11 months of age. He cautioned accused regarding any statement he might make In reply to the charge accused said "I am not going to tell any lies about it, I am guilty, but she is as bad as I am. She came messing about me when I was at my work."
The girl, Mary Ellen Jones, and her father and mother gave evidence which was unfit for publication. Dr. Kelly deposed to having examined the girl and in his opinion she had been enciente for about 4 months .She was well developed for 14 years of age, and he should have thought she was older.
Accused made it statement to the effect that he was sorry for what he had done. He was aware that he had ruined the girl, and he was quite willing to marry her if that would do any good.
Accused was committed to take his trial at the Deniliquin Quarter Sessions to be holden on the 21st of June next.
Frederick George Castle was convicted and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Darlinghurst Prison for carnally knowing a female between the age of 10 and 14 years. His mother was a Mrs Wilson who was living at Brookong Station via the Rock according to New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Frederick George Castle Entrance and Description Book Darlinghurst 1900.
Frederick was born in Victoria in 1876 and died at Deniliquin in 1944. He married Eliza Jones in Redfern NSW in 1907. He and Eliza had 3 children.
Named as Mary Helen on her mother's death certificate. From her deceased brothers war records I have ascertained the Mary Helen married ? Davis and was living at Paika Station, Homebush Hotel, Balranald in February 1917.